Lynford Sackey

Lynford Sackey (born 18 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger or right back. He last played for Bolton Wanderers.

Lynford Sackey
Personal information
Full name Lynford Sackey[1]
Date of birth (2003-02-18) 18 February 2003
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Right winger, right back
Team information
Current team
 Bolton Wanderers
Youth career
0000–2020 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Reading 0 (0)
2022–2023 Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:38, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

He made his debut for Reading on 15 September 2020 in a 1–0 EFL Cup defeat at home to Luton Town.[3][4] In summer 2021, Sackey agreed his first professional contract with the club.[5][6] On 20 May 2022, Reading confirmed that Sackey would leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.[7] On 17 June 2022, it was announced Sackey would join Bolton Wanderers once his Reading contract expired and would join Bolton's B team.[8] On 25 May 2023, he was announced as one of five B Team releases.[9]

International career

Born in England, Sackey is of Ghanaian descent.[5] He has been involved in training camps for England youth sides.[10]

Career statistics
As of match played 10 August 2021[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading 2020–21 EFL Championship 000010-10
2021–22 000010-10
Total 0000200020
Bolton Wanderers 2022–23 EFL League One 0000000000
Career total 0000200020

    References
    1. "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Reading" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 23. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
    2. "Lynford Sackey". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
    3. Joy, Matt (15 September 2020). "Player ratings: Forwards go missing as toothless Reading crash out of Carabao Cup". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
    4. "Academy six presented with debut shirts after featuring in first team photo". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
    5. Amoako, Yaw Opoku (3 July 2021). "Teen midfielder Lynford Sackey signs contract with Reading". Ghana Guardian. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
    6. Low, Jonathan (2 July 2021). "Seven promising Reading youngsters agree new contracts including Femi Azeez". BerkshireLive. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
    7. "CONTRACTS OFFERED AND ACADEMY TALENT GIVEN DEALS". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
    8. "Attacking Trio Added To 'B' Squad". Bolton Wanderers FC. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
    9. "B Team Announce Retained List". Bolton Wanderers FC. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
    10. "A Royal contribution to England's future!". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
    11. Lynford Sackey at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
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